So Day three of getting back into the swing of things.
Off the check list so far -
I can still use a ferrocium rod . I Have lit a fire with Birch bark and also from just a feather stick with some real fine curls at the end.
Found some very nice slightly rotten Lime branches - Made some lime cordage as the bark had pretty much retted itself on the tree.
I've collected some Birch for making a new bow drill set, so will give that a go in the next few days. Pretty sure my technique will stink now.
Also picked up some nice bits of birch for whittling. so spoons and butter knives are on the hit list.
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Nice to see you brushing up, on the skills.
You need to add, one more "to do" to your list.
#16 Get to a meet
He who says "he can" and he who says "he can't", are both usually right.
So using the cordage made from the lime I had a go at an all natural bow drill set. Got one ember before the cord snapped. Think I might have made the cordage to tight and it had no stretch in it at all. Also forgot to tie it with an Egyptian wrap which would have allowed for the lack of slack in the cord. Will get it right next time though. On the plus side managed an ember or two with a paracord bow.
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I'm enjoying this thread, however, I'd suggest the following knots are useful if you don't know them:
Siberian Hitch
Haulier's Hitch
Faramond
Marlin Spike
I do enjoy learning knots for the sake of it but the four above are the usual ones I use when in the woods.
"If you were to ask me what I consider to be my finest achievement, I could answer the question without hesitation: teaching." ~ Raymond Blanc.
Good list that, very good in fact. Reciept hiding should be on there though in my experience! Are you far through the list yet? If you want anything for the primitive knife making give me a shout ive got any amount of offcuts and bits laying about
Last edited by mick91; 13-09-2016 at 08:57 PM.
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